[BUCK-TICK Masterpieces] Popular Songs by the Legendary Band with an Overwhelming Presence
From Gunma to the world, BUCK-TICK has continued to open the door to original music.
Atsushi Sakurai’s sensual vocals and Hisashi Imai’s woven melodies have built a one-of-a-kind sonic universe that transcends genres—from catchy rock to gothic rock and techno.
In this article, we’re picking up some of BUCK-TICK’s classic tracks! We’ll dive into the魅力 of their music, which has influenced countless artists and led Japan’s music scene as pioneers of visual-kei rock.
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[BUCK-TICK’s Masterpieces] Popular Songs by the Legendary Band with an Overwhelming Presence (51–60)
fallen angelBUCK-TICK
This work portrays a searing cry of the soul, swaying between love and sin.
Released by BUCK-TICK in January 2020, the song reached No.
6 on the Oricon weekly chart.
In Atsushi Sakurai’s lyrical world, the joy of love intertwines with the pain of the flesh, laying bare the protagonist’s contradictory emotions as they seek both forgiveness and punishment at once.
On nights when you long to sink into an inescapably decadent mood, why not surrender yourself to its irresistible allure?
Flower of IllusionBUCK-TICK
Among BUCK-TICK’s many masterpieces, this song shines with a uniquely solitary brilliance.
Evoking the sparkle of fleeting life and a tender, contemplative gaze upon it, the piece fuses Atsushi Sakurai’s poetic worldview with a beautiful melody crafted by Hidehiko Hoshino, stirring the listener to the core.
Although released as a single in December 2003, the song originally emerged from the concept for the album “Kyokutou I LOVE YOU,” and was recorded after a surprise unveiling at their Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall performance in June 2003.
It’s a work best heard on a quiet night of introspection.
MY FUCKIN’ VALENTINEBUCK-TICK
With a bass tone that supports the rhythm and digitally processed choruses that feel futuristic and cyberpunk, this track stands out.
Sakurai’s low-register vocals are as cool as ever! BUCK-TICK is a five-member band from Gunma Prefecture, formed in 1985.
in heavenBUCK-TICK
Since their audio debut in 1987 (HURRY UP MODE), there have been no changes to the official lineup.
At the time of their debut, they made a strong impact on a scene buzzing with the band boom through their distinctive presence, led by their unique styling.
Alongside X JAPAN, they are considered a pioneering force of the visual kei movement and have had a significant influence on subsequent bands.
[BUCK-TICK Classics] Popular Songs (61–70) from the Legendary Band with an Overwhelming Presence
seraphimBUCK-TICK
In the early 2000s, the music industry was undergoing a major turning point.
Amid this, BUCK-TICK released a work distinguished by a fantastical atmosphere infused with elements of gothic rock.
Included on the album “Juusankai wa Gekkou,” released in April 2005, it is known as part of the band’s 14th studio album.
Centered on the themes of “night” and “moonlight,” this piece stands out for its dark and majestic musicality.
The lyrics, depicting the transience and changing of the seasons, are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
It was performed at a concert at NHK Hall and has been highly praised among fans.
It’s a track best savored on a long autumn night.
Killed by the SunBUCK-TICK
When you’re feeling down or sad, some people may want to listen to songs with even more heartrending themes.
In that case, I’d like to introduce “Taiyou ni Korosareta.” This is a track released in 1991 by the visual kei rock band BUCK-TICK.
It begins with an intro that samples the sound of bells, resulting in an unsettling melody.
The lyrics sing of despair and sorrow in life.
However, in the latter half, the tempo gradually picks up and the vocals grow more powerful.
Consider what meaning might be embedded in that shift.
p0uv1BUCK-TICK
Included on the 2007 album “Tenshi no Revolver.” A five-piece band from Gunma Prefecture formed in 1985.
Despite the hard guitar and powerful drums, it’s a song whose pop and catchy melody lingers in your heart, and when the deep, resonant vocals come in, it becomes something that could only be BUCK-TICK—nothing else—and that’s remarkable.